Classic 45's Jukebox

Label: Gordy 7108
Year: 1971
Condition: M-
Price: $20.00

Now, here's a case where the A side is already so wonderful that your average fan may never bother to flip the record over to hear the B side. Besides, by the early 1970's, Motown records weren't exactly reliable for having worthy flip sides. So the years go by, and one day you decide to see what the B side holds in store... Lo and behold, it's an even better song than the A side! As amazing as it may seem, it's true in this case. The only caveat is that the two sides are so completely different it's hard to say which is "better." Whoever owns this great single should just feel lucky to have both sides to look forward to! Note: This beautiful copy comes in a vintage Motown Records factory sleeve. It grades very close to Mint across the board (Labels, Vinyl, Audio).

Label: MGM 14799 dj
Year: 1975
Condition: M
Price: $14.00

This is a new, unplayed Stereo/Mono promo copy, in its original MGM Records factory sleeve. This rarely seen single has a dynamite Northern Soul-meets-Disco dancer. The group's name is an acronym for "The Ultimate Musical Experience." Note: Some of these copies may have a touch of storage wear on the labels, but they're otherwise pristine Mint.

Label: Sire 28629
Year: 1986
Condition: M
Price: $15.00

Quirky as always, both musically and lyrically, this taut construct shows just how good this band was at building catchy rock tunes and at celebrating the elusive "wild life," a recurring theme in their songs. The B side is a non-album cut -- the "movie version" of a song that, like the A side, is from the group's album "True Stories." Note: This beautiful 45 record has no notable flaws, grading Mint across the board (Labels, Vinyl, Audio), and the picture sleeve is nearly flawless.

Label: Arista 1054 dj
Year: 1983
Condition: M
Last Price: $15.00. Not currently available for sale.

This is a new, unplayed Stereo/Mono promo copy, in its original picture sleeve. A well deserved hit from the early 1980's, this was the Kinks' last visit to the U.S. top 10. It's an edited version of the 4:34 album track. Note: This beautiful 45 has no notable flaws, grading Mint across the board (Labels, Vinyl, Audio), and the picture sleeve is nearly flawless!

Label: Total Exp. 8203
Year: 1982
Condition: M-
Last Price: $10.00. Not currently available for sale.

Though they contributed mightily to the sound that made 1970s-80s funk so great, if I had to pick one to include in a list of the 1001 greatest singles ever made, it might very well be this one. For me, it would be hard to choose between this and "Early in the Morning," but we know how Dave Marsh voted. :-) By the way, this single has an edited version of the 5:10 album cut. Note: This copy has light storage wear, lowering the Label & Vinyl grade to Near Mint. The Audio is pristine Mint.

Label: Decca 31495
Year: 1963
Condition: M
Price: $40.00

Both sides of this single charted, and actually the fine B side was the bigger hit. But the remarkable, Soulful "Gypsy Woman" (check out the mp3 "snippet" of it) charted first and was the intended A side. Well worth seeking out! By the way, the singer is credited here as 'Rick Nelson.' Note: The picture sleeve is Near Mint. The 45 record itself has powerful, pristine Mint sound, and it looks new.

Label: Deram 7529
Year: 1970
Condition: M-
Last Price: $18.00. Not currently available for sale.

The A side is a must-have early metal track, featuring the distinctive electric guitar of Alvin Lee. It's specially edited from a much longer (7:13) album track. Note: This beautiful copy comes in a vintage Deram/London Records factory sleeve. It has Near Mint labels, and the vinyl (styrene) looks almost untouched. The audio sounds pristine Mint!

Label: Columbia 45230 dj
Year: 1970
Condition: M
Price: $22.00

Stereo/Mono promo copy. What a gorgeous performance! I can't find a category that this fits in neatly in, so I keep going back and forth between jazz and soul. Oh well, I've made a snippet of part of the middle that I like best... enjoy! The snippet is in Mono, like the retail release, but this promo offers a full Stereo version as well! Note: This 45 record comes in a vintage Columbia Records factory sleeve. It has no notable flaws, grading Mint across the board (Labels, Vinyl, Audio).

Label: Columbia 43873
Year: 1966
Condition: M
Last Price: $20.00. Not currently available for sale.

Oddly, this is only the fourth copy of this great single I've been able to offer since opening in 2001. The flip is one of fans' most beloved S&G tunes. Note: This copy comes in a vintage Columbia Records factory sleeve. It has Near Mint labels with a touch of storage wear. Although the vinyl (styrene) has one or two stray marks, it's all on the surface as the audio on the A-side is pristine Mint. The B-side I heard one light pop that may be a matter of cleaning.

Label: Roulette 4738
Year: 1967
Condition: M-
Price: $20.00

This essential Garage Rock single not only has a truly awesome A side, but a B side winner as well. In fact, this is the rare first pressing of this single, whose matrix numbers indicate that "I'm Going Home" is the A side (number for "It's Cold Outside" is 19155 rather than 19154 on later pressings). Three members of this group joined Eric Carmen in the early 1970's to form the Raspberries. Note: This beautiful copy comes in a vintage Roulette Records factory sleeve.